I had officially started living with my brothers but not legally. Darry would have to fight for my custody. So my bed was the couch and got my own closet to put my things in for the time being. It was Monday morning so that meant that today I had to get my stitches out. I had put my hair up in the same old fashion I usually do, white t-shirt, jean shorts, a jean jacket, and the only pair of shoes I owned. I walked out of the bathroom, about to walk out the door when Darry stops me.
" Val, where are you going?"
" I have to get my stitches out." I said pointing to my leg.
" I rather you not go alone."
" Well you and Soda can't take me and Steve is in the hospital so it's Two-Bit or Dally."
" I'll call Two-Bit and if he doesn't pick up I'll call Dally."
" Fine with me."
I went over to sit on the couch but got stopped by a sudden knock on the door. I opened it to see Johnny Cade on our door steps. I stood their lost for words.
" Johnny!"
I hugged him and he hugged me back.
" I'm so glad you're fine."
" Yah me too."
I let him in as Darry came and he said hi.
" Two-Bit will be here in five minutes."
" Okay."
" Where you going?"
" The hospital to get these stitches out."
" Oh where's Ponyboy."
" He's sick. Been sick since Saturday. We're really worried about him."
Dally came in and sat down next to Johnny.
" Hey Johnny cakes."
" Hi Dal."
Two-Bit came in, saw Johnny, and smiled.
" Hi Johnny. Ready Val."
" Yeah let's go."